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Correctional Services - Parole, Commutation of Sentence, Pardon, and Remission of Sentence - Notification

Sponsor: Delegate OttoCommittee: JudiciarySubject: CorrectionsStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to notify a victim or victim's representative by certified mail that a parole release hearing has been scheduled or that an incarcerated individual is being considered for a commutation of sentence, pardon, or remission of sentence; and requiring the Department to make at least two attempts in writing by certified mail to notify a victim or victim's representative of certain decisions of the Parole Commission.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDelegate Otto, Delegate OttolegislatorIndividualOral
FAVLang, AlanIndividualPosition only
UNFSpeaks, TerryOut for JusticePosition only

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